Combined cream saver and can washer



May 11 1926.. 1,584,599

N.BEHRENDS COMBINED CREAM SAVERTAND CAN WASHER Filed April 23, 1925 attozweq Fatented May ll, lQZfi.

warren sraras PATENT fil 'l 'lfilil- NICK IBEHRENDS, OF LEDYARD, IOWA, ASSIG-NOR O1 ONE-THIRD TO GEORGE D. MOUL- TON AND ONE-THIRD T0 LEVI W. WIEMER, BOTH OF LEIDYARD, IOWA.

COMBINED CREAM SAVER AND CAN W'ASHER.

Application filed April 2'3, 1925. Serial No. 25,376.

This invention relates to novel means for recovering-and draining liquid, such as for instance milk and cream from cans whereby the milk or cream so drained may be recovered and saved, thus preventing a loss such as frequently results by not draining the can or receptacle.

A further object is to provide means for injecting steam and hot water into the inverted receptacle or can for cleaning the same efliciently, means being further provided for receiving the waste water from the cans.

A further object of the invention is to provide an apparatus of the above mentioned character which includes a means for supporting a milk can in an inverted posi tion to facilitate the recovering of the milk or cream therefrom, and to further permit the washing of the inside of the can.

A further object is to provide an apparatus of the above mentioned character which is simple in construction, inexpensive, strong and durable and further well adapted to the purposes for which it is designed.

Other objects and advantages will become apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals desi nate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 represents a side elevation of the apparatus with parts shown in section, and

Figure 2 is top plan view thereof.

In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates a hollow vertical standard, the lower end of which is supported on the base 2. Am internally threaded sleeve 3 is supported on the upper end of the hollow standard 1, and the purposethereof will hereinafter he more fully described.

A hopper designated generally by the numeral 4, is provided at its lower closed end with the neck portion 5, the latter being externally threaded for cooperation with the interal threads of the sleeve 3. The bottom of the neck portion 5 rests on the upper edge of the hollow standard 1 which is flanged outwardly as clearly illustrated in extends laterally into the upper portion of.

the hollow standard 1, and upwardly through the neck 5, and through the bottom of the hopper and terminates at a point adjacent the top of the hopper in the form of a nozzle 10. The upstanding portion of the supply pipe 9 furthermore provides a means for swlvelly supporting the hopper and the neck on the standard. The purpose of the supply plpe will also hereinafter be more fully described.

A can supporting frame designated generally by the numeral 11 forms a part of the present apparatus, and the same includes a.

plurality of upwardly diverging arms 12, the lower ends being connected to the neck portion 5 at spaced intervals. The arms 12 extend upwardly along the outer face of the hopper 4, and above the top thereof.

llach of the upper arms is then curved downwardly as illustrated at 13, and the upper ends of the arms terminate in a can sup porting ring 14 which is formed centrally over the top. of the hopper as is more clearly illustrated in Figure 2. The ring 1a is of such size as to receive and support the open end of a milk can when the same is in an inverted position as is illustrated in Figure 1.

A platform 15 is supported on one side of the intermediate portion of the hollow standard 1, and provides a means for supporting a suit-able receptacle whereby the recovered cream may be collected from the can which rests on the can supporting frame 11 as will be presently described. A waste water outlet pipe 16 extends laterally from the opposite side of the intermediate portion of the hollow standard 1 and communicates therewith, the outer end of the pipe being disposed upwardly, and having a funnel shaped mouth 17 formed thereon, and the purpose of this construction will also be presently apparent.

In emptying liquids from a considerable number of receptacles, an appreciable quantity of the liquid adheres to the walls o't such receptacles, and is usually lost. This is especially true in the handling of milk. In order to reco er the cream or mill: which ordinarily adheres to the inner wall of the milk can so that any unnecessary waste will be prevented, the can is placed in an inverted position on the supporting ring ll in tin manner shown in Figure 1 of the draw' 2?. The spout 7 has its downwardly disposed end S connnunicating with the receptacle which is placed on the platform 15 and it is obvious that the milk or cream will be drained from the can supported on the frame ll, and will be discharged into the hopper 4. The drained contents ot the can resting on the supporting ring l will flew downwardly along the inner wall of the hopper and will be discharged outwardly from the false inclined bottom (S of the hopper through the spout 7 into the receptacle placed on the platform 15. In this manner, the empty cans placed in an inverted position over the top of the hopper will be completely drained.

In order that the empty cans may be sterilized and thoroughly cleaned, after the milk has been drained therefrom, the hopper 4: is rotated so that the spout 7 will have its discharge end 8 disposed directly met the :t'u' nel shaped mouth 17 of the pipe 16. A supply of steam and hot water is then injected upwardly into the empty can through the medium of the pipe 9 and the nozzle 10, the latter being in direct communication with the center of the empty can which rests on the supporting frame 1%. The waste water as well as the sediment washed from the interior oi the can will flow downwardly into the hopper at and will be discharged upwardly into the tunnel member 17 of the outlet pipe 16 through the medium of the discharge spout 7. The waste water passing through the pipe 16 will flow downwardly into the hollow standard 1, and the latter may be communicated with a suitable outlet such as a sewer in any suitable manner.

It will thus be seen from the foregoing description, that an apparatus has been proyided which may be readily con ertcd t'rom a device for recovering waste cream or milk from the interior ot a can to a device or washing; the can. The simplicity oi my apparatus will at all times enable the same to be positive and eiiicient in carrying out toe purposes 'l'or which it is designated, and furthermore the parts may be readily and easily actuated without necessitating the loss Of any considerable length oi. time or labor.

d hile I hayc shown the bretcrrcd embodiment of my inrention. it is to be understood that such changes in the sire, shape and fll'l'illiQOTiiCHh of parts may be resorted to, do not depart from the spirit of the intention and the ECOPO oi? the appended claim.

Having thus described the invention. what i claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is I An apparatus ot' the class described comprising a tubular e" ndard, a hopper, a nccl; portion formed on the bottom of the hopper, means for supporti said neck portion on the upper end of the tubular standard, a false botton'i in said lIOI/ QGZ. a discharge spout (.Xttlltlillfl' from the lower portion or the hopper adjacent said false bottom, means for supporting; a can in an inverted position ahoye the hopper, said means comprising; a plurality of upwardly diyerging arms, the lower ends thereoi being conected to the necl; portion, said "'ns extending upwardly along the outer iace oi the hopper, the upper ends of the arms being bent oyer the upper ed of the hopper and coolieratingr to provide a sui portinoring, the latter being disposed centrally ot the hopper.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

NICK BEHRENDS.

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